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A ray-shaped shark. Head narrowing to distinct neck at base of pectoral fins (Ref. 26938).

Biology
Glossary
(e.g. epibenthic)

Occurs on the outer continental shelf and the upper slope. Found from shoreline to depths of 1,375 m (Ref. 26938). Benthic burrower; feeds on small bottom fishes, crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 27549). Ovoviviparous. Will bite when captured and can inflict nasty lacerations with its trap-like jaws and pointed teeth.